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Eastern Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment980
Mean wage$27.37
Entry wage$23.89
10th percentile wage$22.04
50th percentile wage$27.65
90th percentile wage$31.64
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services84085.7%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services84027.37
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (29-2061)
Care for ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled persons in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$27.65 $36.39  -$8.74
2016$27.00+2.4%$35.54 +2.4%-$8.53
2015$26.49+2.0%$34.86 +2.0%-$8.37
2014$25.99+1.9%$34.20 +1.9%-$8.21
2013$25.49+1.9%$33.55 +1.9%-$8.05
2012$25.00+2.0%$32.90 +2.0%-$7.90
2011$24.61+1.6%$32.39 +1.6%-$7.77
2010$24.18+1.8%$31.82 +1.8%-$7.64
2009$23.92+1.1%$31.48 +1.1%-$7.56
2008$23.21+3.1%$30.54 +3.1%-$7.33
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$27.65 $21.67  $5.98
2016$27.00+2.4%$20.98 +3.3%$6.03
2015$26.49+2.0%$20.54 +2.1%$5.95
2014$25.99+1.9%$20.10 +2.2%$5.89
2013$25.49+1.9%$19.69 +2.1%$5.80
2012$25.00+2.0%$19.36 +1.7%$5.64
2011$24.61+1.6%$19.05 +1.6%$5.56
2010$24.18+1.8%$18.73 +1.7%$5.45
2009$23.92+1.1%$18.48 +1.4%$5.44
2008$23.21+3.1%$18.00 +2.6%$5.20
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2017
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest$28.021,380
Eastern$27.65980
North Central$27.392,220
South Central$27.301,860
Northwest$27.161,210
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central$27.392,220
South Central$27.301,860
Southwest$28.021,380
Northwest$27.161,210
Eastern$27.65980
Wages in other areas
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